Japan beat the Philippines 3-1 and advanced to R2 of the Asia/Oceania Group 1 on July 8-10.

Kei didn't play this tie but Japan's DC captain says he will probably play the next tie, a home tie vs Uzbekistan.
It will be in the week after Wimbledon; Kei will have to make another long journey from UK to Japan and onto US summer hc season but hope he'll be OK and enjoy the experience.